1864 Illinois gubernatorial election

1864 Illinois gubernatorial election
November 1864
 
Nominee Richard J. Oglesby James Carroll Robinson
Party National Union Democratic
Popular vote 190,376 158,711
Percentage 54.54% 45.46%
County Results

Oglesby:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Robinson:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Governor before election

Richard Yates
Republican

Elected Governor

Richard J. Oglesby
National Union

The 1864 Illinois gubernatorial election was the thirteenth election for this office and took place during the American Civil War. Republican governor Richard Yates did not run for re-election, but was instead elected to serve in the United States Senate. Major General Richard J. Oglesby resigned his commission to run as the National Union nominee. Congressman James Carroll Robinson was the Democratic nominee.[1] At this time in Illinois history, the Lieutenant Governor was elected on a separate ballot from the governor. This would remain the case until the adoption of the 1970 constitution.

Results

1864 Illinois gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
National Union Richard J. Oglesby 190,376 54.54 +3.39
Democratic James Carroll Robinson 158,711 45.46 −1.88
Majority 31,665 9.08 +5.23
Turnout 349,087
National Union hold Swing

References

  1. ^ "Bioguide Search".
  2. ^ Dubin, Michael J. (2014). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1861-1911: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson, NC: McFarland and Company. p. 126.
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